Tech workers were laid off Thursday from the Walmart Information Systems Department, according to Bao Nguyen with Walmart Media Relations.

"We did decide to eliminate some positions today. Today’s action is part of a routine process where we evaluate the positions skills and experience we need in our technology organization," Nguyen told 40/29 News. "It’s something we’ve done before and will continue to do, just like any technology business."

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"This includes eliminating some positions while recruiting and hiring new ones." said Nguyen.

The number of people laid off is about 1% to 3% of the ISD organization, according to Nguyen.